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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 182.28 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 182.28 and 113.46 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 182.28 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/182.28 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 182.28 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 20,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681.49/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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